nictitating membrane
معنی کامل و مثالها
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Latin 'nictitare' (to wink) + 'membrana' (membrane).
مثال
- The nictitating membrane protects the eyes of birds while they are flying.
- Some reptiles use their nictitating membrane to clean and moisten their eyes.
- The shark's nictitating membrane helps protect its eyes during hunting.
ترکیبهای رایج
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تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals